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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Hogle-Ireland Inc., effective December 1, 2006, to manage and coordinate the Douglas Park entitlements for a period of three years, with options for two additional periods of one year each, for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000, which will be fully reimbursed by Boeing Realty Corporation. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
In 2004, the City of Long Beach and McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, entered into a Development Agreement for the redevelopment of a 238acre parcel of land that was formerly an aircraft manufacturing plant. This 238-acre mixeduse project, known as Douglas Park (Project), represents a significant reinvestment in the community, and will require the involvement of multiple City departments over the next several years. The Department of Planning and Building's role in the ongoing implementation of the Project is to provide guidance on land use issues, consult with potential developers, perform site plan review, and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the overall Project zoning and entitlements.
To date, numerous staff hours have been spent on the review and approval of necessary infrastructure permits. The evidence of this activity is the continued demolition and remediation of the site and the commencement of storm drain improvements. As the Project moves forward with actual site development in the coming months, a significant increase in the workload of Planning staff is expected.
To provide expeditious processing of permits and approvals and any other actions required for the Project, the Department of Planning and Building proposes to contract with HogleIreland, Inc. to provide professional staffing for the entitlement process. Hogle-Ireland has a history of establishing excellent working relationships and will ensure that all aspects of development proposals are considered during the review process and are in accordance with City goals and polices. The contract would become effective retroactive to December 1, 2006.
Under the terms of the Development Agreement, all direct and indirect costs associated with these activities will be borne by Boeing Realty Corporation, as agent for McDonnell Douglas.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais on November 22,2006 and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on November 20, 2006.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council approval of this item is requested on December 12, 2006 to ensure that consultants are available as needed for upcoming plan review services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Under the terms of the Development Agreement, Boeing Realty Corporation, as agent for McDonnell Douglas Corporation, will reimburse all direct and indirect costs associated with these activities. As revenues and expenditures are incurred, the necessary quarterly budget appropriations will be requested in the Development Services Fund (SR137) and in the Department of Planning and Building. The annual contract amount will not exceed $200,000.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
SUZANNE FRICK
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
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APPROVED: |
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |